NSS300AL

ECONOMICAL

279cc liquid-cooled fuel-injected SOHC four-valve engine

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), Honda SMART KEY and ABS

AMPLE STORAGE

Two full-face helmets can be stored under the seat

CONENIENCE

Electric windscreen, LED lighting and 12V charging port

POWERFUL ECONOMICAL ENGINE

The 279cc liquid-cooled fuel-injected SOHC four-valve engine has power characteristics tuned (via a gas flowed head, long reach spark plugs and altered valve timing) to deliver an entertaining ride at low, mid and high rpm – plus excellent fuel economy.

The Forza 300s engine is well-proven and engineered to last – a roller type rocker arm, plain journal crank bearings and sealed crankcases deliver long-term reliability; oil capacity is 1.7-litres and a 5mm offset cylinder reduces internal friction. An automatic centrifugal clutch works a V-Matic transmission (with ratios set for fast low speed reaction and smart acceleration) and belt final drive. Bore and stroke are 72mm x 68.6mm, with a compression ratio of 10.5:1.

HONDA SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL

Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) - the first time the system has been fitted to a Honda scooter - detects any difference between the front and rear wheel speeds, calculates the slip ratio and then controls engine torque via the fuel injection to regain rear wheel traction. HSTC can be switched ON-OFF via a switch on the left handlebar. A ‘T’ indicator in the digital display flickers when the system is working to manage grip.

ELECTRIC WINDSCREEN

The Forza 300s design lines flow back from the electric screen, controlled by a switch on the left handlebar, which adjusts smoothly through 140mm. It is designed to provide wind protection (with airflow directed around and over the rider’s head) and reduce wind noise.

Stability and comfort at higher speeds – and for long distances – can be instantly exchanged for a greater sense of freedom with the screen in its lower position by simply pushing a switch on the left of the screen to move it to any point in the 140mm range.

SMART KEY

To make daily life on board the Forza that little bit more convenient it’s fitted with the Honda Smart Key system. The Smart Key itself resides in the rider’s pocket and does away with the need to constantly insert and withdraw a key for ignition, fuel cap and seat.

Revised instruments present analogue speedometer and rev-counter dials flanking a digital display that can switch between 3 modes (controlled by a switch on the left handlebar): odometer, range remaining and current mpg; trip meter, average mpg and timer; or ambient temperature thermometer and battery sensor.

RUGGED STEEL FRAME

The Forza 300’s foundation is a tubular steel frame that also shortens the wheelbase 35mm to 1510mm. Rake is slightly steeper at 26.3° (from 27°) with trail of 89mm and the radiator and battery are located between the fuel tank and under-seat storage area, focusing mass to the centre.

DURABLE SUSPENSION AND ABS

Sturdy 33mm telescopic forks are matched by twin rear shock absorbers – adjustable through 7-stage spring preload – working through a 1-piece aluminium swingarm. The cast aluminium 15-inch front wheel is fitted with a 120/70-15 tyre while the 14-inch rear (1-inch larger in diameter than the previous design) wears a 140/70-14 tyre, offering maximum traction and ride comfort. A 256mm single disc performs stopping duties up front, mated to a 240mm rear, with the benefit of 2-channel ABS for braking control on slippery surfaces.

CONVENIENCE

Two full-face helmets can be stored under the seat and it’s also possible to partition the storage area to house a helmet and/or rain gear and A4 sized bags. The front left inner fairing pocket is lockable, and its internal space can be arranged for the rider’s convenience, to hold a phone and/or water bottle, for instance. It also houses a 12V charging socket.

PREMIUM STYLING

Sculpted for both style and aerodynamic efficiency, with modern lines that create a real sense of sportiness and freedom. In a radical departure from the outgoing model, the completely new styling moves from a more curved, rounded feel to a sharper, more dynamic look, completely in keeping with the agility and performance offered by the more compact dimensions.

• Powerful engine for fast acceleration and high top speed
• Honda Selectable torque Control (HSTC)
• Electrically adjustable screen
• Generous underseat storage space
• Smart key

ENGINE

Bore & Stroke (mm): 72 x 68.6
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Cylinders: 1
Displacement (cc): 279
Engine Type: Liquid Cooled, 4-stroke
Fuel System: Fuel Injection
Starter: Electric
Valves: 4
Transmission: CVT
Drive: Belt

BRAKES

Brakes (F): 1x 256mm disc, ABS
Brakes (R): 1x 240mm disc, ABS

SUSPENSION

Front Adjustability:
Front Suspension Type: Telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel (mm): 89
Rear Adjustability: preload
Rear Suspension Type: Twin shocks
Rear Wheel Travel (mm): 100

DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES

Fuel Capacity (L): 11.5
Wheelbase (mm): 1510
Ground Clearance (mm): 145
Overall Height (mm): 1470
Overall Length (mm): 2140
Overall Width (mm): 754
Seat Height (mm): 780
Kerb Weight (kg): 184

TYRES AND WHEELS

Tyres (F): 120/70-15
Tyres (R): 140/70-14

WARRANTY

Warranty: 24 months

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